Dotson missed the final portion (five games) of last season with a knee injury but reports suggest that he is expected to be healthy and return before training camp officially kicks off in a few months. He is slated to make $4.6 million this upcoming season and with the Bucs’ limited depth on the offensive line, the franchise needs him to fully recover and return to full health as quickly as possible.

Nevertheless, the Bucs are now strolling into the upcoming draft with limited depth at offensive tackle and several questions and concerns regarding the offensive line and unit as a whole. So, the team will likely address the lack of depth through the draft which is less than two weeks away.

At this time, Dotson’s surgery is now in the rear view mirror and he is in the rehab/recovery process. There is no official timetable for his return but he is expected to be back in time for Tampa Bay’s training camp.

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